Senior Bridge Project Engineer – Design Lead & Growth

Volkert Inc.; Arkansas; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) retirement plan + employer-mat

PTO and holidays

Life/AD&D insurance

Short/long-term disability

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Volkert Inc. is seeking an experienced Bridge Project Engineer in Little Rock, AR to support the Gulf Region. The ideal candidate will hold a PE license and bring 5–9 years of bridge design experience, with proficiency in industry-standard software. A Master’s degree is preferred but not required.

The role emphasizes design, analysis, client coordination, and mentoring junior staff, with opportunities to contribute to marketing efforts and project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineering licensure (PE).
• 5 to 9 years of bridge design experience.
• DOT experience preferred.
• Proficiency in listed design software (OpenRoads/OpenBridge/STAAD/CSi Bridge/MIDAS/ AASHTO BrR/Mathcad).
• Valid driver’s license and good MVR.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Perform and supervise calculations and analyses for bridge and transportation structures.
• Perform and supervise load ratings on bridges of various types and sizes.
• Review calculations and design details prepared by others.
• Attend client meetings and coordinate with other professionals.
• Develop solutions within budget, schedule, and project constraints.
• Review construction submittals.
• Organize and maintain project files.
• Supervise and mentor Structural EITs and Interns.
• Assist with marketing bridge and structure design work.

Skills

Bridge design

Structural analysis

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master of Engineering preferred

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

OpenBridge Designer

STAAD

CSi Bridge

MIDAS

AASHTO BrR

Mathcad

Job description

Volkert Inc. is seeking an experienced Bridge Project Engineer in Little Rock, AR to support the Gulf Region. The ideal candidate will hold a PE license and bring 5–9 years of bridge design experience, with proficiency in industry-standard software. A Master’s degree is preferred but not required.

The role emphasizes design, analysis, client coordination, and mentoring junior staff, with opportunities to contribute to marketing efforts and project delivery.